Category: webdev

  • Run multiple Firefox versions simultaneously

    Updated for 2017-10-31 When developing websites, I’ve found it incredibly useful to be able to run, or install, multiple versions of Firefox on the same computer, side-by-side, simultaneously, concurrently – whatever you want to call it. When it comes to testing, it’s always sensible to see how things are going to be displaying in future…

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  • Effectively using em’s

    After smashing my head against the spiked wall that IE5.x and CSS is attempting, in vain, to get em’s to behave properly so users can resize their own fonts and I can have some control over them myself I decided to have a snoop around. I can’t remember how I got there now, but I…

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  • Stunning Designs

    Everywhere I look there are stunning designs popping up. PlaygroundBlues for instance, and Eris’ blog. These people really invigorate my spirit. They make me want to be better. I can’t thank you people enough for the beauty you create. Anyone know of more? Update: Andy Budd, Shaun Inman.

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  • tanfa.co.uk – another CSS layout resource

    I’ve just stumbled across Tanfa while reading Doug bowman’s blog else. If, like me, you’re trying to wrap your head around CSS positioning, layout and ditching tables you may find this site very useful. If you know of any other useful resources please leave a comment.

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  • CSS Positioning, Relative and Absolute

    I think I’m finally getting to grips with CSS positioning. It’s been a long hard slog (cos I’m lazy) but I think it’s all beginning to sink in. HUZZAH! The trick seems to be to stick absolutely positioned stuff in relative blocks. I’m sure I read this somewhere… PIE I think. Anyway, it really does…

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